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CME Group (CME) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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CME Stock Forecast

CME Group (CME) stock forecast, based on 35 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $320.25, with a high of $353.00 and a low of $302.00. This represents a 12.36% increase from the last price of $285.03.

$150 $200 $250 $300 $350 $400 High: $353 Avg: $320.25 Low: $302 Last Closed Price: $285.03

CME Stock Rating

CME Group stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 35 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 13 Buy (37.14%), 17 Hold (48.57%), 5 Sell (14.29%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 35 0 5 17 13 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

CME Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockCME Group12.36%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 8.11%
IndustryFinancial Data & Stock Exchanges Stocks23.10%
IdeaBlockchain Stocks List21.84%
IdeaCrypto Stocks List30.15%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts3718
Avg Price Target$343.67$327.86$311.89
Last Closing Price$285.03$285.03$285.03
Upside/Downside20.57%15.03%9.42%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 263351315
Mar, 263441315
Feb, 263441315
Jan, 263361215
Dec, 253361215
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Apr 23, 2026Michael CyprysMorgan Stanley$353.00$282.4524.98%23.85%
Apr 23, 2026Barclays$316.00$285.7110.60%10.87%
Apr 10, 2026Morgan Stanley$362.00$294.8222.79%27.00%
Feb 06, 2026UBS$310.00$297.384.24%8.76%
Feb 05, 2026Ashish SabadraRBC Capital$302.00$300.420.53%5.95%
Feb 05, 2026Morgan Stanley$340.00$294.6215.40%19.29%
Feb 05, 2026Benjamin BudishBarclays$312.00$294.625.90%9.46%
Jan 15, 2026Morgan Stanley$319.00$273.4116.67%11.92%
Dec 22, 2025Michael CyprysMorgan Stanley$320.00$269.0918.92%12.27%
Dec 12, 2025Barclays$304.00$272.4211.59%6.66%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Apr 10, 2026Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Apr 09, 2026Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Feb 06, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Feb 05, 2026RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Feb 05, 2026Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Feb 05, 2026Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Jan 14, 2026Cowen & Co.HoldBuyupgrade
Jan 06, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Dec 22, 2025Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 23, 2025Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$6 $7 $8 $9 $10 $11 $12 $13 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$7.30$7.41$8.87$9.69$11.18---
Avg Forecast$6.68$7.94$9.25$10.19$10.39$10.93$11.66$12.60
High Forecast$6.93$8.15$9.31$10.23$10.65$11.67$12.50$12.98
Low Forecast$6.42$7.59$9.21$10.15$10.09$9.82$10.82$12.04
Surprise %9.28%-6.68%-4.11%-4.91%7.60%---

Revenue Forecast

$5B $5B $6B $7B $7B $8B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$4.69B$5.02B$5.58B$6.13B$6.52B---
Avg Forecast$4.71B$5.02B$5.57B$6.11B$6.28B$6.57B$6.94B$7.39B
High Forecast$4.84B$5.13B$5.58B$6.12B$6.41B$6.59B$7.04B$7.56B
Low Forecast$4.57B$4.85B$5.55B$6.10B$6.15B$6.56B$6.84B$7.14B
Surprise %-0.35%-0.02%0.16%0.26%3.89%---

Net Income Forecast

$2B $3B $3B $4B $4B $5B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.64B$2.69B$3.23B$3.53B$4.04B---
Avg Forecast$2.58B$3.00B$3.19B$3.66B$3.73B$3.69B$4.19B$4.53B
High Forecast$3.09B$3.60B$3.82B$3.68B$3.83B$4.19B$4.49B$4.67B
Low Forecast$2.06B$2.40B$2.55B$3.65B$3.63B$3.53B$3.89B$4.33B
Surprise %2.35%-10.20%1.27%-3.75%8.52%---

CME Forecast FAQ

Is CME Group stock a buy?

CME Group stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 35 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 13 Buy, 17 Hold, 5 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that CME Group is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is CME Group's price target?

CME Group's price target, set by 35 Wall Street analysts, averages $320.25 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $302 at the low end to $353 at the high end, suggesting a potential 12.36% change from the previous closing price of $285.03.

How does CME Group stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

CME Group's stock forecast shows a 12.36% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (8.11%) and underperforming the financial data & stock exchanges stocks industry (23.10%), trailing the Blockchain Stocks List (21.84%) and Crypto Stocks List (30.15%) investment ideas.

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for CME Group over the past three months?

  • April 2026: 20.00% Strong Buy, 20.00% Buy, 33.33% Hold, 6.67% Sell, 20.00% Strong Sell.
  • March 2026: 20.00% Strong Buy, 26.67% Buy, 26.67% Hold, 6.67% Sell, 20.00% Strong Sell.
  • February 2026: 20.00% Strong Buy, 26.67% Buy, 26.67% Hold, 6.67% Sell, 20.00% Strong Sell.

What is CME Group’s EPS forecast?

CME Group's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $10.93, marking a -2.24% decrease from the reported $11.18 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $11.66 in 2027, and $12.6 in 2028.

What is CME Group’s revenue forecast?

CME Group's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $6.57B, reflecting a 0.83% increase from the reported $6.52B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $6.94B, and $7.39B for 2028.

What is CME Group’s net income forecast?

CME Group's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $3.69B, representing a -8.73% decrease from the reported $4.04B in 2025. Projections indicate $4.19B in 2027, and $4.53B in 2028.